Glenn Eugene Compton

Glenn was born on his parents’ farm, Friendly Acres, in Clarksburg, Pa.

On May 29, 1965, he married the former Jean Wehmeyer, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters: Jennifer Lynn Black and husband, Curtis, of York Haven; and Kathleen Ann Swailes and husband, Kevin, of Mifflintown, four grandchildren, Samantha Black Lillis and husband, Sean, Sydney Black, Nathan Swailes, and Caden Swailes, and two great-grandchildren on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Maben and Mary Louise (Johnston) Compton and two brothers, Jack R. Compton and Carl Duane Compton.

He graduated from Saltsburg High School, Saltsburg, Pa. in 1961. He then enrolled in Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, Pa and graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture and began working for the USDA Farmers Home Administration in Freehold New Jersey.

Upon receiving his draft notice, Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Army, obtaining a Top Secret rating for training in the Signal Corps. Upon graduating from the Signal School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, Glenn was stationed in Taiwan and Seoul, South Korea. While in Seoul, he was sent to Panmunjom, South Korea to maintain the Crypto Equipment as negotiations were ongoing with the North Koreans after their capture of the U.S. Pueblo.

Upon returning to civilian duty, Glenn returned to the Farmers Home Administration, working in the Wellsboro Office. Within a year came a transfer to the Mifflintown County Office. Glenn provided Credit services in Rural Housing and Farm Operations until his retirement in 1994.

After his retirement, Glenn worked as a Real Estate Agent for the Marlin H. Fields and Jack Gaughen Real Estate Agencies.

Glenn was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown.

He enjoyed fishing for Bass, trips to Canada, landscaping, woodworking, gardening, and especially spending time with grandchildren.

The time of the memorial service will be announced when the planning is complete. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juniata County Veterans Affairs Veterans Outreach Fund, PO Box 68, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, is assisting the family.

Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.